Melcher, Iowa — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Melcher, IA?
Public U.S. EPA records track 2 regulated facilities in Melcher, Iowa (Marion County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Melcher properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (0 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (HIGH signal), 7 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Melcher, IA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Melcher, IA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)ZIP Codes in Melcher, IA
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Melcher, IA
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Tier & Score | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MELCHER, IA (ZIP 50163 Sector) | MODERATE (30/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock → |
| MELCHER DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 214 S MAIN ST, MELCHER, IA 50163 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Melcher, Iowa Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Melcher, IA?
U.S. EPA records track 2 regulated facilities in Melcher, Iowa, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 2 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (100.0%).
Which ZIP codes in Melcher, IA have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Melcher, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 50163 (3 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Melcher, IA?
Enter the exact street address in Melcher into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.
Is tap water safe in Melcher, IA and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Melcher, IA, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 0 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Melcher, IA?
USDA regional soil screening for Melcher indicates a HIGH shrink-swell foundation signal, and Marion County has recorded 7 federal FEMA disaster declarations (6 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.